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Saratoga Springs Professional Fire Fighters, Local 343

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Saratoga Springs Professional Fire Fighters Local 343 is at Saratoga Lake Golf Club.

5 months ago

September 25, 2020 we will be hosting our annual charity event to raise money for children’s sports teams throughout Saratoga Springs. Interested in playing, donating a door prize, or a sponsorship let us know. [email protected] This event will be following all Covid-19 safety precautions on the golf course as well as inside the clubhouse. Hope to see all you there! Don’t forget your masks! @ Saratoga Lake Golf Club ... See MoreSee Less

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6 months ago

Congratulations to one of our own! Chris currently works on Group 4It is time to thank another local Community Hero! We are teaming up with American National • Glenmont, NY Office to recognize Heroes of the Homestand throughout the summer.

Our Hero of the Homestand is Chris Stewart! Chris has spent the last 13 years working as a firefighter as well as working on an ambulance. Chris is known by his family and friends for going above and beyond. Chris spends his free time raising money for a variety of charities through running, fire department baseball and hockey teams, as well as, working with MDA. For Chris, the work never stops and we appreciate his continuous efforts! ... See MoreSee Less

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7 months ago

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Past Chief Robert Richmond Jr. Chief Richmond was hired by the City of Saratoga Springs Fire Department on June 20, 1959 and served until his retirement on July 23, 1988. Chief Richmond loved the department and always spoke highly of the department, previous members of SSFD and our current members; always with a smile. Rest in Peace Chief Richmond. ... See MoreSee Less

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So sorry for your loss 🙏 RIP Chief, we’ll take it from here

Knew Bobby when we were kids. Sorry for to hear of his passing. I know he was a good fireman. RIP Chief!

RIP Chief. A Good friend of mine for many years.

Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with the SSFD and the Family of Chief Richmond. Rest Easy Chief.

Rest in piece chief it was an honor to have met you

Sorry for your department's loss. Rest easy Chief.

He was my Uncle. Both he and my grandfather (Robert Richmond Sr.) were firefighters in the SSFD. RIP Uncle Bob ❤️

My condolences to the Chief's family and the SSFD

Rest in Paradise chief!!

REST IN PEACE CHIEF!

RIP Chief

R.I.P CHIEF

RIP Chief

Sorry for your loss

RIP Chief.

🙏🙏🇺🇸

Sorry for your loss..

Rest In Peace, Chief, neighbor, friend.

Very sorry for your loss SSFD

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The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a one-of-a-kind addiction treatment facility specializing in PTSD for IAFF members – and IAFF members only – who are struggling with addiction, PTSD other related behavioral health challenges to receive the help they need in taking the first steps toward recovery. It is a safe haven for members to talk with other members who have faced or overcome similar challenges.

https://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com

The Saratoga Springs Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 343 is the body that represents the members of the City of the Saratoga Springs Fire Department. All of our members provide fire, rescue and medical coverage to all the residents and visitors of the City of Saratoga Springs.

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We honor the brave men and women who have given their lives. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

On May 8, 2006 15 year veteran Firefighter Michael Beach lost his life after a long fight against cancer that he contracted while performing his duties as a firefighter with the City of Saratoga Springs Fire Department. Michael and his family remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Are you ready for SPRING THUNDER! The location of Saratoga Springs provides for a unique experience were outside of the city limits you’ll find a lot of farmland and public wooded lands. With that combination, the spring and fall hunting seasons is a busy time of the year in the woods, now more than ever. In New York State the spring turkey season begins May 1 lasting till May 31 with hunting allowed from one half hour before sunrise to noon. Hunting can occur on private lands with permission, public lands owned by DEC and Saratoga County unless otherwise restricted. We understand that with the current situation involving CVOID-19 more and more people are going outdoors for exercise and a chance to get out of the house. If you are going to go outside for a walk or hike please follow these tips

- Wear blaze orange and avoid wearing colors the resemble a turkey (blue, red, brown)
- Do not walk through the woods making sounds that resemble turkeys
- Avoid wild turkeys
- Be respectful to those hunting in the woods, hunting season is only the month of May and till noon everyday
- There are plenty of options in the surrounding area to get outside without the risk of going into a area that is being hunted, places like the Saratoga Historical Park in Stillwater offers outdoor trails without hunting

And now for those who are venturing into the woods for that Ol’ Tom. Make sure you are hunting in a safe manner and practicing all rules of safe firearm usage. Make sure to be familiar with your firearms prior to using them in the woods and be familiar with the different kind of malfunctions that could happen. Prior to shooting at a turkey, ensure you will be able to make a clean shot and know what is beyond your target. If you are hunting private land, confirm you have permission to be on that land, let the landowner know when you will be on the land and only hunt land you have permission to be on. Different pieces of land might have various regulations, as a hunter it is your responsibility to know all the regulations for where you will be hunting. Be mindful if you are hunting public lands that more people are in the woods today than normally because of the CVOID situation. Only take a shot at a turkey if it is safe to do so.

For additional hunting regulations please visit the New York State DEC website, for information on land that does not offer hunting, please visit the Saratoga Plan website or the Saratoga Historical Park website.

And most important, if you’re hunting or going for a hike, be safe and enjoy the outdoors!

We would like to thank Jennifer Marcellus, owner of Miss Scarlett Boutique, for the donation of 400 masks that will go to our members to help in the fight against CVOID-19. We can not thank Jennifer enough for the donation! We ask everyone to please support Miss Scarlett Boutique through these times and even after life returns to normal!

The bad news first, we are not allowed to enter this contest ourselves. The good news ... Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo announced a poster contest for students in grades K-12. The theme is for students to describe what first responders mean to them. Now the press release does say how it recommends that students should consider incorporating either the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office, Saratoga County Public Health, a EMS agency or a Fire Department into the poster. If we may suggest a recommendation, the Saratoga Springs Fire Department might just be an excellent option to make a poster about, but that's just our opinion. The deadline is May 18, 2020.

Thank you PJ's BAR-B-QSA for feeding both stations tonight. It was amazing!

Thank you... Tim, Mike and Cory from Beef Jerky Experience Saratoga Springs for dropping off the goodie bags!

We would like to congratulate Fire Fighter / Paramedic Michael O'Reilly for his 25 years of dedication to our department. Mike proudly served as a union officer for many years and as a respected leader during his time here. You will be greatly missed Mike! Enjoy your retirement, your amazing family, and your rest! We look forward to properly celebrating with you in the future! International Association of Fire Fighters New York State Professional Firefighters Association - NYSPFFA

A huge thanks to Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP and Jacob & Anthony's American Grille for providing our crews with dinner tonight!

We would like to thank Saratoga Casino and Raceway for delivering lunch to our busy crews today!

We would like to thank GlobalFoundries with assistance of Jill Kelley in their donation of masks that will help in keeping us safe as we continue to fight against CVOID-19

Many thanks to Springs Dental for sending subs over to the guys at Station 1 & 2. We appreciate it!

All of us at Saratoga Springs Fire would like to thank Judge Vero for dropping off 2 cases of these beauties! They will come in handy!

On behalf of all of the members of Local 343, we would like to thank Mary Fassett of Saratoga Springs for her donation of homemade facemasks for our members!

Over the next few weeks consider ordering takeout from a local restaurant. These takeout orders are allowing restaurants to provide paychecks to their staff until normal business can resume. Last night the crew out of Station 1 did their part in enjoying a delicious meal from Pennell’s!

We would like to thank The Fitch Brothers Chef James LaDuex, and staff from the Saratoga City Tavern for providing brunch to everyone working today from both Station 1 and Station 2. We are very grateful and appreciative of the support we receive from everyone!

Who's up for some chili?! Stop by the Spa City Farmers Market today from 11-2 and taste some of our delicious chili! Don't forget to cast your vote for SSFD!!!

We would like to thank the staff from Woodlawn Commons for providing everyone working today with lunch!

Local 343 supports Edzo Kelly for his re-election of Secretary/Treasurer for the IAFF. Union Strong!

Saratoga City Tavern Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl! Stop by have a good time. Buy some raffle tickets and let’s end the year on a high note for MDA!

Throughout the summer each shift fills the boot for MDA at the Saratoga Race Course. Group 3 this year was able to collect the most donations filling the boot out of all 4 shifts. To celebrate they were treated to dinner with a special guest, Finn. This year have raised $40,000 (and counting) so far MDA!

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